Forest Reserve Funding Cut Lets Bill Pass at $50,000
Madison Wisconsin June 28 Despite Chief Ranger Griffith urging $200000 yearly for ten years to complete and compact the forest reserve the assembly approves a 50000 annual appropriation Griffith lays before members a record showing total acreage purchased 111407.72 with cost 335025.08 and 20000 acres federal grants plus 4321.07 from Nebagamon Lumber totaling 135728.79 acres. He argues the reserve is worth 1500000 to 2000000 with valuable pine timber. Senate unlikely to concur with larger cut. final passage may limit to 100000.
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Madison
Wis
E. M. Griffith
Assembly
Griffith
Nebagamon Lumber Company
Senate
Jones Abstract President Dies by Own Action in Hotel
J. H. Jones aged 47, president of Jones Abstract Co, killed himself with a gunshot in a Bal timore hotel room. A Gideon Bible and a note to hotel management were found on a table. ill health was cited as the cause.
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Kansas City, Mo
J. H. Jones
Jones Abstract Company
Baltimore
David Crum argues free library claim grants Somebuddy credit
David Crum contends that one argument for a free library is that Somebuddy will receive the credit. The remark frames the debate around attribution and recognition in funding.
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David Crum
Treasure ship Eureka Reported Missing Off California
The treasure ship Eureka sailing from Salina Cruz on June 24 has not reached San Diego by June 28 fueling rumors it was scuttled and the treasure stolen. The vessel allegedly uncovered about 15 million dollars in treasure along Honduras coast.
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San Diego
Cal
Eureka
Salina Cruz
Honduras
Dorando Wins Bot?tisham Plate Amid Uproar
Uproarious scenes greeted King’s three year old Dorando as he won the Bot tisham plate in a six horse field. Dorando started favorite at two to one and the crowd cheered as his majesty’s colors flashed past the judges.
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Dorando
His Majesty
Milwaukee Man Rescues Self After Multiple Suicide Attempts
William Pitten attempted self harm in Granville yesterday by tying three shoestrings, slashing his throat, beating his head, and leaping into the Menomonee River. He survives and is jailed for vagrancy. he declined to state reasons. Earlier, Charles J. Boss died by hanging with a shoestring at his brother in law’s home.
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Milwaukee, Wis
William Pitten
Granville
Menomonee
Pitten
Charles
J. Boss
F. N. Burr
Clark Street
Manitowoc Water Plant Valuation Rated at 236000
The Wisconsin Railroad Commission declares Manitowoc Waterworks valued at 236000 and recommends the city pay this for municipal ownership. The report notes lake-sourced, pure, adequate current supply with room for future expansion.
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Madison
Wis
State Railroad Commission
Manitowoc Waterworks Company
Boy in Arcadia Contracts Severe Lockjaw After Foot Scratch
In Winona Minnesota a 14 year old from Arcadia Wisconsin Elmer Moldenbauer suffered a scratch on an uncovered foot while in the family barnyard. Blood poisoning developed and he contracted a severe case of lockjaw. Doctors fear for his recovery.
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Winona
Minn
Elmer Moldenbauer
Arcadia
Wis
Shot Fanner Wounded in Saloon Incident at Chilton
Curtis Welch a mixed heritage Indian shot Nic Haas a farmer in a Chilton saloon. Welch entered Philip Schweitzer’s saloon with a revolver and fired twice at Haas who stood at the bar. Welch was captured at Hayton.
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Chilton
Wis
Curtis Welch
Nic Haas
Welch
Hayton
Philip Schweitzer
Haas
Landlord Demands Vacation of Flat This Summer
A tenant questions plans for a summer vacation as their landlord requests the flat's eviction. The brief exchange highlights housing pressure and the pending move.
McGovern names five to Wisconsin road commission
Madison June 28 Special Governor McGovern appointed five members to the new highway commission under the Donald law. Appointees include John A. Hazelwood of Jefferson John S. Owen of Eau Claire and J H Van Doren of Birnamwood with terms expiring in 1918 1915 and 1917. Other members are W O Hotchkiss and Dean F Turneaure. Dr A H Hartwig of Watertown named state veterinarian after a prior livestock sanitary board inquiry led to a warning for uncertified cattle test records.
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Madison
Wis
McGovern
Highway Commission
Donald Law
John A. Hazelwood
Jefferson
John S. Owen
Eau Claire
J. H. van Doren
Birnamwood
W. O. Hotchkiss
F. B
Turneaure
State College of Engineering
Otto Gaffron
Plymouth
State Civil Service Commission
John A. Sholts
Sparta
A. H. Hartwig
Watertown
D. B. Clark
Tomah Wis Obituaries and Local Notes Across City Life
Elizabeth Griffin of Holister avenue died after a cancer illness aged 66. Harriet Evans died at 81 at her adopted son Ernest Hatch’s home after a long illness. The wedding of Mary Wagner and Otto Fenske occurred with a large reception and band music. Otto Hoffman married Marie Gerke at Lutheran church with a family reception. Merte Hill and Blanche Dane to wed at South McLean Avenue home. The Royal Neighbors hosted a tin shower. Local notices include repairs, lightning strike at G Reynolds home, and several visits and social events around Tomah from July.
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Elizabeth Stevens Griffin
William Griffin
Holister Avenue
Melrose
Earl
Hiram Goff
G. B. Haskell
Oak Grove
Harriet A. Evans
Ernest Hatch
Hadley
New York
Elemirans
Wisconsin
Waukesha County
Monroe County
Pleasant Valley
Hatch
Kilbourn Avenue
Haskell
la Grange
Shanley
Greenfield Cemetery
Mary Wasgner
Fred Wagner
Otto Fenske
J. G. Glaeser
Hulda Schendal
Tomah
Ethel Newton
Merrillan
Herman Fenske
Louis Wagner
Friebert Damas
August Gramenn
Catherine McCaul
Ruth Schnell
New Richmond
Wilton
Merte Hill
Blanche Dane
Our City
McLean Avenue
Harry Buss
Merrill
Inlaw
la Crosse Club
G. Reynor
Emil Resler
Boyze Orchestra
Manston
Wanda Matthews
East Troy
Milwaukee
William Hovey
W. H. Jackson
Aberdeen
S. C
C. H. Stevens
Tunnel City
W. H. Fuller
Fuller
Winston Bros
J. Simonson
C. O. Crow
Camp Douglas
Robert Getman
Mushroom Corns Painful Foot Ailment Cure
Learn a proven home remedy for mushroom corns and other foot ailments. Dissolve two tablespoons of calcide compound in hot water, soak fifteen minutes, then massage the sore parts. Repeat as needed, rub with olive oil, and use calocide available from druggists for about twenty five cents.
West Avenue Park Nearing Completion
Park Superintendent John Forrer announced that basketball and volleyball courts will be ready within days at West Avenue play field. Quoits facilities are on the ground and baskets will arrive from the east. An indoor league for boys will be formed, with enrollment urged through instructor John Schreiber.
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John Forrer
West Avenue
Ferrer
John Schreiber
81 year old skips rope in Ithaca birthday salute
Sue Voorhees aged 81, resident of the Old Ladies' home in Ithaca, N Y, marked her birthday by skipping rope twenty one times.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Sue Voorhees
Old Ladies’ Home
No such word as yesterday in the bright lexicon of youth
A reflective aphorism notes that youth language resists the notion of yesterday, implying a forward looking mindset. The saying captures a time oriented by immediacy and newness, contrasting with dated concepts.
Stearns Electric Rat and Roach Paste Ad
A Chicago based advert promotes Stearns Electric Paste to fully exterminate rats mice cockroaches and waterbugs in one night. It claims thirty years of use a money back guarantee and availability at druggists with 20 cents or one dollar pricing.
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Monarch
Monarch Typewriter Company
Stearns
Stearns’ Electric Paste Company
Chicago, Ill
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